Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 101

Frederick was still in the water, his eyes fixed on Marguerite but he didn’t utter a word.

The more quiet he was, the more uneasy Marguerite felt.

She couldn’t focus, not daring to meet the man’s gaze. Her eyes darted about aimlessly but inadvertently locked onto his.

In that moment, Marguerite felt like a thief caught in the act; her panic kicking up a notch.

Sadie relished the sight and couldn’t resist stirring the pot. “Ms. Lockwood, there’s no ladder in this pool. Mr. Winston’s been swimming for a while and he might be pooped. Fancy giving him a hand?”

Marguerite sucked in a breath. Her muscles were taut and she muttered awkwardly, “Um… I’ll pull you up.”

With that, she approached the pool hesitantly reaching out her hand towards him.

Seeing her so jumpy, a mischievous glint appeared in Frederick’s eyes.

He had never seen this feminine side of Marguerite. She was like a scared little kitten waiting for his reassurance.

it would be if she

always lose his

face softened. He quickly turned and swam

holding it up in the air. When Frederick’s cold hand shot out of the water, their hands were clasping. Marguerite felt like she’d been zapped, instinctively wanting to pull her hand

onto her warm little hand tightly and kicked off the pool floor; his upper body shot out of

edge and splashed some water

quickly covered her chest.

felt a shove from

around her waist. Then she heard a loud splash accompanied by a brief

water

Ms. Lockwood, I’m sorry I slipped and accidentally pushed you! Ms. Lockwood can’t swim!

soaked through Marguerite’s thin clothes. She hastily lifted her

*Cough, cough, cough…”

hard, her nose and ears

clung to Frederick like a lifeline, her legs wrapped around

even realize her chest had brushed against his

rose and quickly turned around, leaving the couple alone

his ears slightly burning, “Marguerite, calm

captivating eyes, her voice barely a whisper, “Can… can you take me to shore?